Gough Whitlam

This research guide describes the archival records on Gough and Margaret Whitlam held by the National Archives of Australia and other collecting institutions. Gough Whitlam was Australia’s 21st Prime Minister, beginning his term in 1972.

He was the first Leader of the Australian Labor Party to be returned as Prime Minister at successive elections, being returned at the May 1974 double dissolution election. Whitlam held the NSW seat of Werriwa for 26 years.